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Removes barriers for clients by creating a centre where families can gain access to multiple supports and services in one place
- home to Our Community Cares (OCC) and other community partners
- programs for youth are for ages 5 to 17 and their families, and encourage learning, physical activity, and social and life skills
Support available includes:
- Food for Life program, pre-registration required
- food pantry, see separate listing here
- infant food bank, see separate listing here
- clothing
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Community Lunch
First, third and fifth Wednesday of each month, Oct-May, 11:30 am
- free, drop in
- all members of the public welcome
Food for Life Neighbourhood Food Program (for more information on Food for Life see separate listing here)
Tue, 9:45 am-11 am
Fresh Food Box for Halton
First and third Tuesday of each month
This listing summarizes the day-by-day open hours for all food and meal programs in Burlington
- food banks usually have a wide selection and stock of items, food cupboards/pantries may have a smaller number and selection
- some may require proof of residency or income, see each listing for details
- all community meals are free, open to everyone and drop-in, unless otherwise specified
CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM, AS HOURS MAY CHANGE, OR BE SUBJECT TO VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES
Monday:
- 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
- 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
- 12 noon-3:30 pm Compassion Society Emergency Food Cupboard, 1881 Fairview St, 905-592-3722
- 1 pm-4 pm by appointment only Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway, 289-230-2556
Tuesday:
- 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
- 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
- 10 am-6 pm by appointment only Food for Life Mountainside Market, 2258 Mountainside Drive, 905-635-1106
- 9:45 am-11 am Food for Life Neighbourhood Food Program at St Luke's Anglican Church, 1371 Elgin St, 905-634-1826
- 2 pm-6 pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Warwick, Our Community Cares - Food Pantry, 702 Surrey Lane
- 2 pm-6 pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Warwick, Our Community Cares - Infant Food Bank, 702 Surrey Lane
- 2 pm-6 pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Burloak, Our Community Cares - Food Pantry, 356 Burloak Dr
- 2 pm-6 pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Burloak, Our Community Cares - Infant Food Bank, 356 Burloak Dr
- 3:30 pm-6 pm Open Doors Community Market at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809
- 6 pm Open Doors Community Dinner at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809
Wednesday:
- 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
- 9 am-12 noon by appointment only Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway, 289-230-2556
- 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
- 10 am-4 pm by appointment only Food for Life Mountainside Market, 2258 Mountainside Drive, 905-635-1106
- 11:30 am, 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday of the month (Oct-May) St Luke's Anglican Church Community Lunch, Parish Hall 1382 Ontario St
- 4 pm-7 pm Compassion Society Emergency Food Cupboard, 1881 Fairview St, 905-592-3722
Thursday:
- 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
- 9 am-12 noon and 1 pm-4 pm by appointment only Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway, 289-230-2556
- 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
- 10 am-6 pm by appointment only Food for Life Mountainside Market, 2258 Mountainside Drive, 905-635-1106
- 11:45 am-1:15 pm Next Door Social Space Lunch, 650 Plains Rd E
- 12 noon Open Doors Seniors Lunch at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809
- 5 pm-7 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
Friday:
- 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
- 9 am-5 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
- 9:30 am-10:30 am Food for Life Neighbourhood Food Program at Grace United Church, 2111 Walkers Line, 905-335-0090
- 12 noon-2 pm Friday Hub & Lunch, Wellington Square United Church, 2121 Caroline St, 905-634-1849
- 12 noon-3:30 pm Compassion Society Emergency Food Cupboard, 1881 Fairview St, 905-592-3722
Saturday:
- 9 am-10:30 am, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, Compass Point Bible Church, Food Market, 1500 Kerns Rd, 905-336-0500
- 9 am-11 am Next Door Social Space Toonie Breakfast, 650 Plains Rd E
- 9 am-5 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
- 9:30 am-12 noon Open Doors Community Market at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809
Sunday:
- 12 noon-5 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
FOOD VOUCHERS may be available from:
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, see listing for phone numbers
FRESH FOOD BOX FOR HALTON PROGRAM
This is not an emergency food program, but allows pre-ordering of fresh fruits and vegetables at below-retail cost, available in different sized boxes
- for details, see full listing here
This listing describes where to find services for grocery delivery, shopping services and accompaniment, and grocery store shuttles
GROCERY DELIVERY
Check with your regular grocery store to see what delivery services they offer
SHOPPING SERVICES / ACCOMPANIMENT:
- some commercial home care/home support agencies offer shopping services and/or accompaniment (fee for use), for complete list see here
- occasional accompaniment for shopping may be available at no charge for clients of the Friendly Visiting programs of the non-profit agencies Acclaim Health (see separate listing here) and Links2Care (see separate listing here)
SHUTTLES TO GROCERY STORES:
Burlington Transit grocery store shuttles are cancelled until further notice
Food market with staple items, frozen, ready to go meals and fresh produce including:
- bread and buns (provided by Food For Life and Cobs Bread)
- pizza (provided by Little Caesars)
- daily fresh foods delivery of fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy etc.
- ready to go and prepared meals when available
- KCC bags of chicken and frozen food when available
Donations accepted on site only
Offers a full choice shopping experience with access to healthy, fresh rescued food
Community-based volunteer driven programs to help people build relationships across the diversity of income, education, age, ability and health to enhance their capacity for meaningful lives
Offers programs (all are drop-in unless otherwise mentioned) related to:
Food
- Tuesday Dinner: in-person dining, 6 pm
- Seniors Thursday Lunch: in-person dining, 12 noon
- Community Market: Tue 3:30 pm-6 pm and Sat 9:30 am-12 noon
- Community Garden: seasonally harvested food used to prepare community dinners or for pick up in the market
- Seniors' Garden Social: Thu 10 am-11 am during the growing season
Clothing Store
- offers seasonally-appropriate clothing and shoes Tue 3:30 pm-6 pm and Sat 9:30 am-12 noon
- donations of clean, gently-used, seasonal clothing and footwear are accepted Wed and Thu, 9:30 am-4 pm
Seasonal Programs
- Christmas Families: gift giving program for families (registration required)
- Backpack Program: children receive new backpacks and school supplies (registration required)
Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
- provides assistance in applying using OESP's online application system (by appointment only)
Worship services:
Other Projects:
* Good Food Box Program (pay monthly for box of food), contact Patti Eix 905-849-1109
* community garden plots available to rent during the growing season, contact Dawn Epp-Ruitenberg, Church Secretary
* Blessing Box Program, free food pantry on property near walking path
Groups & Programs:
* Food for Life Neighbourhood Food Program, Fri 9:30 am-10:30 am (for more information on Food for Life see separate listing here)
* Cooking at Grace, for seniors
Rental facilities:
Limited rental space available
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Removes barriers for clients by creating a centre where families can gain access to multiple supports and services in one place
- home to Our Community Cares (OCC), and other community partners
- programs for youth are for ages 5 to 17 and their families, and encourage learning, physical activity, and social and life skills
Support available includes:
- Food for Life program, pre-registration required
- food pantry, see separate listing here
- infant food bank, see separate listing here
- clothing
For more information, see website
A food bank program that is open to all
- perishable fresh food from Food for Life - meat, bread, fruit and vegetables
- other canned goods as donated
* Sunday Holy Communion
* Family Eucharist with nursery facilities and kid's church
* Home Church services also available
* delivery of fresh food packages from Food for Life to community members who are in need
Groups:
* Alpha Christian education classes, held at Kerr St Mission
* Intercessory prayer groups
* Men's Group
A food bank offered to those in need
- clients are able to pick up food once per week
- a variety of food items are available: perishables, non-perishables - including bread and healthy meals in take out containers
Choose Fresh
- all clients are encouraged to register for Choose Fresh, so they can receive a bi-weekly supply of produce and proteins (milk, eggs, chicken or fish)
- for more information, see here
Call or visit KSM website for more information
* Sunday Worship 8 am, 10:30 am choral service
* Nursery and Church School, during 9:15 am service
* mid week Eucharist, Wed 10:30 am
* Jazz Vespers, 4 pm on first Sunday of the month
* Evensong services, third Sunday of the month, from Sep-Jun
Groups:
* monthly luncheon, second Wed of the month, after 10:30 am service
* Men's Fellowship, Wed 8 am, Sat 9 am
* Women's bible study, Mon 10:30 am
Events:
* series of concert performances by St. Jude's Celebration of the Arts
* two annual rummage sales - spring and fall
* Christmas bazaar in November
* annual plant sale in May
* weekly food delivery that is distributed to families in need in Oakville
Rental facilities:
* two large rooms available occasionally with standing capacity of 100
* rooms are wheelchair accessible
* renters must provide own caterer
* kitchen (no stove top cooking allowed)
* liquor permit required
* not air-conditioned
* street parking
Mon-Sun 24 hours 3-1-1 or 905-825-6000
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An organization which promotes locally produced farm products and activities to link Halton farmers and consumers
- promotes the production of locally grown food products and living a healthy lifestyle through making healthier food choices
- the best source in Halton to locate locally grown farm fresh produce
Simply Local: Your Guide to Halton Farms has information on where to find farm fresh produce, nursery products and recreational activities. The on-line interactive map can be found on the Halton Region website
GROCERY DELIVERY
- check with your regular grocery store to see what delivery services they offer
- delivery is available from most grocery stores for a fee
SHOPPING SERVICES / ACCOMPANIMENT
- some commercial home care/home support agencies offer shopping services and/or accompaniment (usually for a fee)
- for complete list see here
- occasional accompaniment for shopping may be available at no charge for clients of Home Help programs of the non-profit agencies Acclaim Health (see separate listing here) and Links2Care (see separate listing here)
* Traditional Eucharist Service * Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
* Please register by email at: admin@stsimon.ca or by calling: 905-845-8351. Registration, mask-wearing and social distancing are
required during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
* Services can also be viewed online via YouTube.
Fresh Food Box:
* Please contact outreach@stsimon.ca for information regarding the Fresh Food Box program.
Rental facilities:
* one hall available year round
* capacity 130-150
* all functions
* renters must supply own caterer
* kitchen with fridge, stove, coffee equipment and microwave
* liquor permit required
* parking
* not air conditioned
* no smoking
Operations at the greenhouse help to provide horticulture displays, that change seasonally, for street boulevards and planters across the town
- the Conservatory showcases an array of plant-life, a pond, and a waterfall
- volunteer opportunities with the Municipal Greenhouse
Bookings are required for group tours, photography sessions, gardening sessions, and ceremony bookings
GROCERY DELIVERY
- check with your regular grocery store to see what delivery services they offer
- delivery available from most grocery stores including, Walmart, COSTCO, Longo's, Metro, and Loblaws
SHOPPING SERVICES / ACCOMPANIMENT:
- some commercial home care/home support agencies offer shopping services and/or accompaniment (usually for a fee)
- for complete list see here
- occasional accompaniment for shopping may be available at no charge for clients of the Home Help programs of non-profit agencies (see separate listing for Links2Care)
Offers a full choice shopping experience with access to healthy, fresh rescued food
- Bring your own shopping bags
- For inquiries: tremainemarket@foodforlife.ca
- outreach program provides people in need with direct access to fresh food within their neighborhood
- no application required
- 2 grocery bags per family
- at the Connect Centre, 121 Chisholm Drive
